Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate

Grover Beach Police Department; Grover Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7.5% max education incentive

Up to $11,000 hiring incentive

Up to $5,000 relocation incentive

Special Assignment Pay 5% (when avail)

On duty wellness time and access to a

Job summary

Grover Beach Police Department is seeking a Police Officer. The role involves patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community safety tasks under general supervision, with opportunities for special assignments.

Applicants must have completed the Police Academy and obtained a POST certificate or have equivalent experience. Retention incentives and wellness programs are available, alongside ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Police Officer. Typically, a Police Officer would possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in law enforcement and an associate’s degree are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bicycle, motorcycle, or on foot; conducts investigations; enforces laws; issues citations and makes arrests; responds to complaints and emergencies; maintains public safety.
• Coordinates and conducts investigations of crimes; preserves evidence; testifies in court; cooperates with other agencies as warranted.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel; supports field training and special assignments as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree desirable

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS POLICE EXPERIENCE OR HAVE COMPLETED THE POLICE ACADEMY AND OBTAINED A P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE.

INCENTIVES AVAILABLE:

• UP TO 7.5% MAX EDUCATION INCENTIVE
• UP TO $11,000 HIRING INCENTIVE
• UP TO $5,000 RELOCATION INCENTIVE
• SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY 5% (WHEN AVAILABLE)
• ON DUTY WELLNESS TIME AND ACCESS TO FAMILY GYM

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work or administration; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Police Officer is the working level class performing the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. This class is distinguished from the next higher class in that the latter is a Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer. A Police Officer may also serve in a special assignment capacity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer, depending upon assignment. Technical and functional support may be provided by a Senior Police Officer. May provide technical/training support for assigned officers, special programs, or when assigned as Field Training Officer or Senior Police Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bicycle, motorcycle, or on foot; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints, including domestic disturbances, health code, and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug, and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
• Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control; operates handheld and stationary radar devices; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; serves search warrants and subpoenas; administers CPR and first aid in cases of emergency; issues citations and makes arrests; transports, books, and secures, directly or indirectly, the care and custody of detained persons.
• May be temporarily assigned special duties when appointed by the Chief of Police, such as Detective, Field Training Officer, DARE, Traffic, or Senior Police Officer.
• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property or coordinates these activities with a Police Detective; collects, preserves, maintains, and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• Conducts property and building checks for burglary and other criminal activity; responds to questions, concerns, and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• May serve as a Detective; independently reviews cases to investigate; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations; performs undercover and surveillance activities; conducts registration and tracking of sex offenders; collects, preserves, and maintains evidence and property.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a Field Training Officer, officer-in-charge, or in a variety of special program areas.
• May serve as a Senior Police Officer that leads other police officers in their daily activities verifying the work of others for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards, specifications and policies. May serve as a Watch Commander for a patrol shift or special assignment detail as needed.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Police Officer. Typicaly, a Police Officer would possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in law enforcement and an associate’s degree are highly desirable.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license prior to appointment. Possession of a certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) is required prior to appointment as a Police Officer. Sworn employees must be in possession of a current and valid California POST Basic Certificate or have the ability to make application for Proof of Eligibility within 10 days of appointment, pursuant to Penal Code Section 13510.01. Sworn Employees whose California POST Certification or Proof of Eligibility is revoked by the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board shall be ineligible for employment, or continued employment, as a sworn employee with the City of Grover Beach. Sworn employees who do not possess a California POST Basic Certificate or a Proof of Eligibility do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting in excess of 50 pounds, and